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George Alusik played for the Tigers in 1958 and from 1961-1962, appearing in 19 total games, mainly as a reserve outfielder. During that time, he went 2-18 for a .111 batting average, knocking a game-tying pinch hit single against Billy Hoeft of the Baltimore Orioles with two outs in the ninth inning on August 15, 1961. The Tigers won 3-2 when, on the next pitch, Al Kaline hit a walk-off single. Alusik also appeared in the majors with the Kansas City Athletics. He died April 20 at the age of 83.

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George Alusik played for the Tigers in 1958 and from 1961-1962, appearing in 19 total games, mainly as a reserve outfielder. During that time, he went 2-18 for a .111 batting average, knocking a game-tying pinch hit single against Billy Hoeft of the Baltimore Orioles with two outs in the ninth inning on August 15, 1961. The Tigers won 3-2 when, on the next pitch, Al Kaline hit a walk-off single. Alusik also appeared in the majors with the Kansas City Athletics. He died April 20 at the age of 83.

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George Alusik played for the Tigers in 1958 and from 1961-1962, appearing in 19 total games, mainly as a reserve outfielder. During that time, he went 2-18 for a .111 batting average, knocking a game-tying pinch hit single against Billy Hoeft of the Baltimore Orioles with two outs in the ninth inning on August 15, 1961. The Tigers won 3-2 when, on the next pitch, Al Kaline hit a walk-off single. Alusik also appeared in the majors with the Kansas City Athletics. He died April 20 at the age of 83.

George was not actually a player. He was a saber nerd who thought it would be cute to put his face on a baseball card for his blog cover page.

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I like to check out the statcast leaderboard periodically. You can see Miggy is still around the top 10 for average exit velocity despite not having many "barrels". Also his average FB/LD velocity is in the top 3 so when he elevates the ball he is crushing it. It's also good to see Jacoby in the top 15 sitting right behind Stanton for average EV. Goes to show that he isn't just getting a bunch of fluke hits.

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I think Gardenhire knows the talent 'was' there at one time ..and is giving Alex Wilson ample time to work it out. Ron can cut only so many over the course of a full season and he obviously does not want to get rid of someone who may work it out just in time for another team.

Indeed, Wilson has a track record of being very good at times. Let's give him a little more time, ..especially since it isn't going to hurt the Tigers playoff chances this season.

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I think Gardenhire knows the talent 'was' there at one time ..and is giving Alex Wilson ample time to work it out. Ron can cut only so many over the course of a full season and he obviously does not want to get rid of someone who may work it out just in time for another team.

Indeed, Wilson has a track record of being very good at times. Let's give him a little more time, ..especially since it isn't going to hurt the Tigers playoff chances this season.